What is on that poster in Max Renn's kitchen? At first glance it looks like plain random binary noise, but closer inspection reveals certain regularities.
Any algorithm to produce something similar is certainly not just based on random noise alone.
Attempts to reverse-engineer the algorithm involved have led to several variations of such bitmaps.
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Mole-Rat audio device sep 2015
The Mole-Rat is an EMF audio device that allows you to explore the electromagnetic fields in your direct surroundings. The device is available via noizumashin.com

Black Square Projector installation jun 2015
A handmade projector that is fully programmed for one task only.
At regular intervals, the device projects a bright white square, the negative afterimage of which is revealed in its wake for a brief moment in time, and as such only in the mind.
Creating a black square with the absence of light, the installation is ON when OFF.

Delay Line Memory live set sep
2014
Through interference between sound waves traveling with divergent
frequencies, rhythmic variations of audible patterns can be
created.
Here, such patterns are temporarily stored within a 'delay line memory',
a form of sequential access memory that was used for early computing. By
delaying the data signal, it is effectively memorised for a given period
of time.
Within the framework of this memory, a two-dimensional visualisation of
its contents exposes patterns that otherwise would have remained hidden.
Supplemented with drums this live set results in improvisations between
drums and digital electronics.

FDBCK AV - Curvilinear
live set & video sep 2014
For the Fdbck AV live sets and releases, Van Koolwijk has created a
feedback control circuit between audio and video data, making these into
two facets of a self-sustaining data stream.
By manipulation of the ensuing processes, the system becomes an
audio-visual instrument.
This version of the live set was especially created for projection
within the Sphæræ dome.
A 12 minutes video with the same title was released in september 2014.

Mercury to Saturn, including Earthmay 2014
98 compositions of flight paths to the planets of our solar system.
An audio-visual installation compiled of scans from a report
commissioned by General Atomic, published in February 1966 as part of a
series of reports examining the possibilities of propulsion by nuclear
explosions for future space travel.
After image analysis, the supplement of Nuclear Pulse Vehicle Study -
Vol. IV appeared to contain some surprising rhythms.

Vertical projection HD, looped, 20 minutes.
The work is to be projected on a custom-built freestanding wall of which
the proportions correspond to those of the visuals.

SYNCHRONATOR workshop
feb 2014
The Synchronator device converts electronic audio signals into composite
video signals. Since its release in 2009, it has seen a steady growth in
the number of users.
During this workshop, we will introduce you to the background,
techniques and use of this device for live improvisation and recordings.
Each participant is invited to work with the Synchronator devices and
television monitors, ask questions, and engage in hands-on experiments.
Your instructors: Gert-Jan Prins, Bas van Koolwijk, Tina Frank.

The workshop was organised by Sonic Acts and STEIM within the context of
'Sonic Acts - Vertical Cinema' on 21 February 2014 at STEIM, Amsterdam
NL. sonicacts.comsteim.org

SYNCHRONATOR ColorControldec 2013
The SYNCHRONATOR ColorControl is a device for mixing two channels of
audio into an RGB Triphonic signal. Its output is to be connected to a
SYNCHRONATOR < audio to video > device in order to create a
composite video signal.
The ColorControl has two controllers for hue and two sliders for setting
the saturation for each input channel. Depending on the hue and
saturation settings, the signal is proportionally divided over the RGB
Triphonic outputs.
Unlike regular audio equipment, which works fine for sound within the
hearable range, the ColorControl can handle frequencies up to 4 MHz
without affecting the quality of the signal.synchronator.com

PULSEDsep
2013
A new SYNCHRONATOR video, to have its premiere later this year at the
Bogong ELECTRIC Festival, Melbourne, Australia.

RUNAWAY AVsep
2013
In synthetic biology, modular biological functions are used to build
novel biological devices and systems. In this regard, similarities
between the design of biological systems and that of electronic
equipment are quite obvious.
But the most striking difference between the two must certainly be the
fact that the development of a biological system continues after its
construction. It grows.
In this audio-visual performance it is the software that gradually gains
autonomy, resulting in a runaway process whereby the system continues to
develop a growing complexity.
RUNAWAY AV was made especially for projection in the dome of the Sphæræ
project. sphaerae.net

UNCLASSIFIEDjul
2013
An audio-visual installation based on scans of a complete series of 14
technical data reports from June 1966 to September 1966, commissioned by
NASA. These reports were made in the context of the Apollo program, in
preparation for the lunar landings.
The pages are shown in chronological order of the recorded data as a
looped sequence of 4 minutes.

The systematic approach of the research as evident on consecutive pages,
creates the illusion of movement and gives the individual reports their
own rhythm.
Data obtained by virtual re-scanning of each individual page is
digitally converted to function as a soundtrack.

The work is to be projected on a custom-built freestanding wall of which
the proportions correspond to those of the visuals.

SYNCHRONATOR ORCHESTRAoct 2012
The Synchronator Orchestra is a live performance project for which
several fellow artists are invited. The participating artists produce
sound as well as visuals, using a Synchronator device.synchronator.com/orchestra

SYNCHRONATOR TELERECORDING Imar 2011
A silent Super8 film production. The film is an investigation into
graphical analysis of sound and SYNCHRONATOR visuals. The title is a
reference to the technique of Kinoscope or Telerecording, once in use to
record television broadcasts onto film.
Commissioned by the VOLSAP foundation, presented during the 'Field of
Ears' concert at MUSYQ, Amsterdam NL on march 13, 2011. www.volsap.nl

SYNCHRONATOR device (second
edition) nov 2010
After the successful launch of the first 100 devices, another batch of
100 go on sale.
The SYNCHRONATOR device transforms your audio into a composite video
signal, compatible with all video equipment supporting composite video
input.
With 3 audio inputs and 1 video out, the SYNCHRONATOR device enables you
to visualize your sounds on each of the primary color channels of the
video signal. It adds video sync pulses and color coding signals to your
audio, effectively disguising the input as a composite video signal. The
device is powered with a 6V adapter and features a color/b&w switch
as its only on-board controller. The second edition of the SYNCHRONATOR
device is again limited to 100 units.
It is shipped in a box with DVD, manual, 6V adapter (US and EU) and
composite video cable.www.synchronator.com

GREEN installation
nov 2010
Audio responsive digital visuals, as developed for live performances
with SKIF++, from 2006-2009.
Based on the workings of the 1972 Rutt/Etra Scan Processor, an early
analog computer for video raster manipulation. Presented at the
Optofonica event for Museum Night Amsterdam, november 2010.

SYNCHRONATOR dual screen - single
display oct 2010
Due to frequent technical difficulties concerning equipment at venues
for performances, a system for 2x video to 1x WXGA had to be developed.
Resulting in a software application and a combination of specific video
capture devices to establish a fast and reliable method for placing 2
SYNCHRONATOR video inputs next to each other in one WXGA output signal.
The system adapts to several resolutions and enables the best possible
output quality.
First used for a concert on nov 6 2010, LAMPO/Graham foundation, Chicago
IL USA

Mucilaginous Omniverse interface
may 2010
Software application for the 'Mucilaginous Omniverse' project by Evelina
Domnitch and Dmitry Gelfand.
Real-time video analysis in order to generate audio, using pre-recorded
samples.
Quadraphonic sound outputs plus video out of the original input.
A second version was produced in september 2010, adding some extra
features, making the application better adjustable to varying
circumstances. www.portablepalace.com

SYNCHRONATOR 'Sonic Therapy'
installation apr 2010
For the Sonic Therapy installation by Staalplaat Soundsystem, a
SYNCHRONATOR based audio-visual 'therapy'. Custom-made software plus a
USB interface with which the intensity of the experience and the colours
are controllable by the therapist. www.staalplaat.org
Exhibition at Netwerk/Centrum voor Hedendaagse Kunst, Aalst BE, apr
2010.

SYNCHRONATOR automated colour
interface mar 2010
A USB device and software application for automated colour adjustment
during SYNCHRONATOR performances.
Through audio analysis, specific peaks and transitions are detected that
are then set to trigger colour changes in the output of the SYNCHRONATOR
device. The colour is changed by automated mixing of the 3 analogue
sound signals to the inputs of the SYNCHRONATOR.
The software can be programmed to respond to any detectable changes in
the sound input.

SYNCHRONATOR device nov 2009
The SYNCHRONATOR device transforms your audio into a composite video
signal, compatible with all video equipment supporting composite video
input.
With 3 audio inputs and 1 video out, the SYNCHRONATOR device enables you
to visualize your sounds on each of the primary color channels of the
video signal. It adds video sync pulses and color coding signals to your
audio, effectively disguising the input as a composite video signal. The
device is powered with a 6V adapter and features a color/b&w switch
as its only on-board controller. Other manipulations are done solely
with the audio input.
The device was officially released on November 10 2009, at the
Netherlands Institute for Media Arts.
The first edition of the SYNCHRONATOR device was limited to 100 numbered
units, which were sold out by october 2010.
It was shipped in a box with DVD, manual, 6V adapter (european only) and
composite video cable.

SYNCHRONATOR manual
oct 2009
Design of a manual to accompany the release of the SYNCHRONATOR device.
The manual is also handed out as promotion for the project.